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Homework has been a staple of education for decades, but is it really necessary?

Many students and


parents are starting to question the effectiveness and purpose of homework. In fact, there are several
reasons why homework may not be the best use of a student's time. Here are 5 reasons why you
should say no to homework:

1. Lack of Time for Other Activities


With the increasing pressure to excel academically, students are often overwhelmed with homework
assignments. This leaves little to no time for extracurricular activities, hobbies, and even family time.
Students need a well-rounded education, and spending all their time on homework can hinder their
personal growth and development.

2. Negative Impact on Mental Health


Homework can be a major source of stress and anxiety for students. The pressure to complete
assignments on time and the fear of not meeting expectations can take a toll on a student's mental
health. This can lead to burnout, lack of motivation, and even depression.

3. Inequality and Unfairness


Not all students have equal access to resources and support at home. This means that some students
may struggle to complete homework assignments, while others have an unfair advantage. This
creates an unequal playing field and can negatively impact a student's grades and overall academic
success.

4. Limited Effectiveness
Research has shown that homework has limited effectiveness when it comes to improving academic
performance. In fact, some studies have found that there is no correlation between homework and
academic success. This begs the question, why are students spending hours on homework if it's not
helping them learn?

5. Lack of Personalization
Homework assignments are often a one-size-fits-all approach, which may not work for every
student. Each student has their own unique learning style and may benefit more from hands-on
activities or group projects. Homework does not allow for this personalization and can hinder a
student's learning potential.

So, what's the solution? Consider saying no to homework and instead, encourage your child to spend
time on activities that promote personal growth, creativity, and relaxation. And if your child does
need help with their academic assignments, consider using a reliable and reputable online writing
service like ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔. This will not only save them time and stress, but also ensure high-
quality work that meets their individual needs.

Remember, homework may have been a traditional part of education, but it's time to re-evaluate its
purpose and impact on students. Let's prioritize our children's well-being and give them the
opportunity to thrive without the burden of excessive homework.
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students by connecting them to online subject experts within an affordable price range. The Top 5
Reasons Why Students Shouldn’t Have Homework 2019-02-23. For me, it was more important the
kids enjoy the few free hours they had each day. My teammate gave out homework daily; why
weren’t their children getting the same. A good and well planned out homework programme helps
reinforce learning done in class and helps the student develop a good and well-built attitude to life-
long learning as well as skills needed. In addition, based on standardized tests, more than 60 minutes
of homework, did not significantly impact test scores. I wanted to watch tv, go outside or play
Nintendo, but instead, I was inside doing loads of math problems. The sheer amount of homework is
seared into my brain and shaped my views as a teacher. Our cup runneth over with FBI-proof,
puppy-dog eyes, procrastinated-filled homework excuses. The homework also offers an interactive
learning experience as it provides hints and explanations. Homework aids students in preparing for
their term exams without them knowing it. At the turn of the 20th century, there were already
homework bans in place in some states. Instead, the type of work homework generally is believed to
reduce creativity and independent thought outside of (and sometimes inside) school. The 10-minute
rule was created by the which suggests 10 minutes per a grade should be assigned e. How can we
better support students in not only completing, but learning (gasp) from assigned homework. It is
therefore not surprising to see that research hardly yields evidence in support of homework. She
recommends playing outside, reading together, eating dinner as a family, and going to bed early. NO
Homework ON-DEMAND Photo by rishibando Maks Stozynski. They know that this is not what
they should do, but they don’t see another way out. Each assignment completed brings your child a
step closer to achieving their. Those who have troubles completing develop the fixed mindset, which
extends throughout their lives. In order to eliminate this stress, we must eliminate homework. Have
you ever tried to get a nine-year-old ready for baseball. Ask how they are finding it and only help if
they ask you to. To create this article, 205 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it
over time. I was sweating like crazy doing all of those tests in one day.after school I was exhausted
by the time I got home so I unpacked my bag to see what was in my folder so I opened it and I
almost fainted when I saw what was in it. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of
your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or
retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Most studies of homework
efficacy have used student self-report of how much time they spend on homework.
A healthy work-life balance is essential for the mental and physical health of our children. For
children with younger siblings or extended family living together conditions for studying at home
arent always favorable. Add a little inspiration to your study room or classroom. It gets them to
research more, and it’s a good way for them to repeat what they already know. Once you vote, the
icon will become grayed out and the argument's score will change. Reasons Why Assignment
Should Not Be Banned Students from all levels of education have been doing assignments since time
immemorial. It is their responsibility to complete it and if they don’t, then let them experience the
consequences of that choice. Each assignment completed brings your child a step closer to achieving
their. REASON 2 HOMEWORK CAUSES TO MUCH STRESS ON CHILDEREN Photo by
Steven Leith 5. Formal assignments have little meaning, and students are annoyed by them. I have
seen children break down in tears over homework. I firmly believe students should have homework
because it stimulates their memory, gives them a sense of commitment with deadlines to be met and
helps form good organizational and time management skills. A good and well planned out homework
programme helps reinforce learning done in class and helps the student develop a good and well-built
attitude to life-long learning as well as skills needed. When they don’t achieve them all, they feel like
a failure. In order to eliminate this stress, we must eliminate homework. A meta-analysis of other
studies laid over test scores isn’t very convincing for me. Children do it too; too much homework can
encourage negative behaviors like cheating and copying. Share Copy Download 1 324 No
Description View Outline MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. If you
need to do some of your homework on a computer, as many high school students do, make sure to
avoid chat programs, unrelated websites, etc. If I force them to do activities that they don't choose,
they will hate them. Keep in contact with your child’s teacher as to how they are going at school so
you know what areas your child may need help with. And you will not see your friends. 5. Now I
realize,homework should be over in the world I believe homework will be done if kids will group up
and will say no homework. Share your valuable thoughts in the comment section. Some research
shows that homework can be beneficial to older students, meaning high school-age kids. According
to Brian Gill, a senior social scientist at the Rand Corporation, there is no evidence that kids are
doing more homework than they did before. Reveal how homework has both short-term (impact on
course grade) and long-term benefits (enhance life skills). It is found that children under stress can’t
perform various tasks such as learning efficiently because they can’t refresh their minds and bodies
and they eventually lose interest in learning. They get to revise the knowledge gained by applying it
to their homework. So many times, students are not able to do their homework due to many reasons.
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from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to
identify you. Get expert writing help from Online Assignments Help. THEN, just as I was entering
the “workforce,” I mean, school, the country was experiencing an economic downturn. They get to
revise the knowledge gained by applying it to their homework. If necessary, refer them to books, like
Alfie Kohn's The Homework Myth. Some districts and individual schools have started to place bans
on homework and have regulated how much homework schools can give children. Children do it too;
too much homework can encourage negative behaviors like cheating and copying. But when I came
back, the alien and my homework was gone. We can then make a resource for parents who want to
provide learning experiences for their children at home. Most notably, countries like Japan, the Czech
Republic, and Denmark have the highest-scoring achievement scores, yet they assign barely any
homework at all. My own twins are now in fourth grade, and, although I said I didn’t “believe in
homework” on the teacher survey, it feels odd that they DON’T have any. Based on proven research,
students that cherished doing homework exhibited. While classrooms have dedicated instructional
resources and a limited ability to provide real-life experiences, family engaged homework can bridge
the lessons of the classroom to the everyday life of families. It is their responsibility to complete it
and if they don’t, then let them experience the consequences of that choice. Rather than assigning
homework, create a true interest in learning. Luckily my husband is more level-headed about it than
me and this article gave me a good wake-up call. After much consideration and exhaustive research, I
stopped assigning homework a few years ago. They will copy someone else’s homework, hire an
academic writing service, or skip the assignment entirely. Spankings are not meant to leave bruises,
marks, or welts. The holidays are a great time for kids to go sledding in the snow or play with friends
outside. How can we better support students in not only completing, but learning (gasp) from
assigned homework. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-
out. Read in any language, just read.” Are there homework benefits. Some researchers have found
that too much homework can lower or cancel its benefits and become, because students become
burned out. This is when you see the standard algorithm pop up in homework before it the teacher
introduces it in class. Whether the reasons for that are procrastination or lack of time but in any case
the topic of homework has been discussed by educators for many times. But it’s really a culture
shift.” As parents and kids complain about the amount of homework, some schools are trying a new
approach. Add a little inspiration to your study room or classroom.
Supporters of homework are actually driving kids away from learning, making them less successful
in school, and interrupting their childhood. It is best to not assign packets of worksheets if they do
nothing to add to student learning. So today ask your teacher to stop giving you homework. 9.
Goodbye! I hope you enjoyed my opinion. If the research does not show a clear benefit, why pile so
much pressure onto our learners. Moreover, students might only complete their homework just to
escape punishment and not to learn from it. The work was tedious, repetitive, and not teaching me
anything new. When a parent helps their child in the wrong way with homework, this can lead to
homework help discord in the home. Ways to Excuse Yourself from Unfinished Homework -? It
allows them to participate in their kids’ learning as well. The policy is still in place and working fine,
Principal Stephanie Brant told TODAY Parents. While school is an important aspect of student life,
it is also important that the child takes his homework seriously because it helps in acquiring various
skills. There is no clear definition for kid’s “homework,” adding more stress into their days. They are
in a constant struggle to achieve important goals. There might not be sufficient time to do the
homework at home between sports, music lessons, foreign language classes, church obligations, and
art lessons. At Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Illinois, teachers do assign homework but it
doesn’t count towards a student’s final grade. He is full time associated with My Assignment
Services as a Senior Academic Writer and loves binge-watching on anything sci-fi. Whatever the
reason be, students often make excuses for not completing their homework on time. More than 80
percent of respondents in a TODAY.com poll complained kids have too much homework. But
enforcing homework on your child is advantageous. So, you should make it your mission to ensure
that your child is well fed and refreshed before beginning any assignment. A similar call for action
came from Bennett and Kalish 2006 in The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting
Our Children and What We Can Do About It. It only takes on average five to ten problems, maybe
one or two on each different type of math problem described in class. Argument replies both in favor
and in opposition are displayed below the original argument. I think this is definitely a step in the
right direction. It affects the family time as it puts unnecessary stress on students. But now when you
look back you know it wasnt that bad. I would suggest schools to give homework to students who
actually need extra practice, not just handing out essays and book reports whenever. Students test
their abilities through homework and recognize the part of the lesson and get the opportunity to think
independently. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Another, better
explanation is that practice doesn't do much unless there is rapid feedback, and that's usually absent
at home.

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